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City honors youth READY graduates and names Juneteenth grand marshals at June 9 meeting

City of Peekskill Common Council (Committee of the Whole) · June 9, 2025
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Summary

Council recognized local youth who completed READY training, and presented Juneteenth proclamations naming Geraldine Kearse and others as grand marshals for the 2025 parade; honorees offered remarks on community and resilience.

Council members recognized youth who completed 10 hours of READY job-readiness training run by the Youth Bureau and read dozens of names of participants called forward for certificates. Tuesday Paige McDonald, identifying herself as "executive director for the Youth Bureau," thanked trainers and staff and singled out Matthew Benson for his role in conducting the training.

The council then presented Juneteenth proclamations. Mayor Vivian C. McKenzie read proclamations honoring Geraldine Kearse (referred to as Jeri/Jerry in remarks), Philip John "PJ" Tinsley, Julius Carrington, and posthumously Mary E. Rainey for service to the community. Geraldine Kearse accepted the honor and offered a short speech emphasizing resilience and community: she called Juneteenth "a celebration of freedom" and reflected on local ties and family.

The council publicized a Juneteenth flag-raising and parade kickoff scheduled for June 21, including start locations and times. These recognitions were ceremonial and no formal policy action was attached to the proclamations.

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